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The Louvre Museum has commenced an unprecedented four-year restoration project on Peter Paul Rubens' cycle of twenty-four paintings depicting the life of Marie de' Medici and her difficulties with her son, Louis XIII.
An emblematic monument of French culture, the Louvre Museum embodies nearly 9,000 years of history and houses more than 600,000 works of art across over 70,000 square metres of gallery space.
Just one day after the resignation of Louvre director Laurence des Cars, President Macron appointed art historian Christophe Leribaut as the museum's new head.
The Louvre Museum's director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the October theft of the French crown jewels, as the world's most visited museum faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labour unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme.
The director of the Louvre Museum has resigned following a jewel heist that occurred in October.
Laurence des Cars had been under rising pressure since the October robbery at the museum that saw $100 million of French crown jewels stolen.
Laurence des Carrs, the director of the Louvre museum, has submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who called it 'an act of responsibility,' following a high-profile heist.
Laurence des Cars, the director of the Louvre Museum, has resigned. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed her resignation as a responsible act and offered her a position within France's G7 presidency.
British activists, reportedly opponents of Elon Musk, displayed a photograph of the disgraced former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, taken after his arrest, in the famous Louvre museum in Paris.
Activists reportedly hung a notorious arrest photograph inside the Louvre Museum, placing it in close proximity to the famous Mona Lisa painting.
A UK-based activist group, 'People Vs Elon,' hung a satirical portrait of Prince Andrew, depicting his post-arrest photo, inside the Louvre Museum in Paris.
British activist group 'Everyone Hates Elon' hung a photograph of former Prince Andrew leaving prison at the Louvre Museum, aiming to highlight that royals should also face justice.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum out of an estimated $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Two tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
A prisoner from Nanterre prison escaped while on an authorized outing to the Louvre Museum in Paris, where he was part of a group of three inmates visiting for an excursion on citizen rights.
Art historian Christophe Leribault has been named the new director of the Louvre Museum in Paris, according to French officials.
Following the resignation of the Louvre's previous head, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new director, tasked with improving security at the museum.
The president of the Louvre Museum has submitted their resignation to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Directoarea Muzeului Luvru, Laurence des Cars, a demisionat la patru luni după un spectaculos jaf în cel mai vizitat muzeu din lume, a anunţat marţi Palatul Élysée, informează AFP, preluată de Agerpre
The Louvre Museum’s director resigned on Tuesday, ending months of questions in France’s cultural world over why no top official had stepped down after the October crown jewels theft. Laurence des Cars’ departure closed a bruising chapter for the world’s biggest museum. It came as the Louvre faces a widening narrative of an institution spiralling out of control. In the last year alone, the museum has endured the high-profile jewel theft from the Apollo Gallery, water leaks that damaged pricel...
The French president's office said it had accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who has come under fire since the stunning heist of crown jewels in October.
The head of France's world-famous Louvre Museum has resigned, the office of the French presidency has announced, following a months-long string of scandals - including a brazen jewel heist.
An activist group hung a picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Louvre Museum, where it remained for fifteen minutes before being removed by staff.
A group of activists calling themselves 'Everyone hates Elon' hung a photograph of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (Prince Andrew) in the Louvre Museum, depicting him leaving a police station after his arrest.
British activists displayed a viral photo of former Prince Andrew, taken after his arrest, at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The image was accompanied by the message 'Now he's sweating – 2026'.
A news report details a specific event involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, where a picture of him post-arrest was reportedly hung in the Louvre museum.
Tour guides have been accused of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, leading to an investigation into the alleged fraudulent activities.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a $12 million scam against the renowned Louvre Museum.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, highlighting a significant financial fraud at the renowned institution.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Nine individuals, including museum employees and tour guides, have been arrested in connection with a suspected $12 million ticket scam at the Louvre Museum in Paris that operated for a decade.
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South Korean actress Jung Ho-yeon and Thai K-pop star Lisa were among the celebrity guests at the Louis Vuitton Women’s Ready-to-Wear fall-winter 2026-2027 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday. Jung and Lisa posed for photographers ahead of the show, held in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The "Super Nature" collection closed out the Paris fashion week schedule with a natural theme. Artistic director Nicolas Ghesquiere drew inspiration from the roots of Louis Vuitton, who
The Louvre Museum has announced the appointment of a new director, who previously held a position at the Palace of Versailles.
Art historian Christophe Leribault, an experienced museum manager, is expected to take over the management of the Louvre.
PARIS (AP) -- The Louvre Museum's director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the October theft of the French crown jewels, as the world's most visited museum faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme. Laurence des Cars quit after a punishing year for the former royal palace -- the high-profile jewels heist from the Apollo Gallery, a mid-February burst pipe near the "Mona Lisa," water leaks damaging priceless books, staff wa
The head of the Louvre Museum has resigned, with French President Emmanuel Macron accepting her departure, following months of scandals including the theft of US$100 million in French crown jewels.
Louvre director Laurence des Cars has resigned following the theft of $102 million in crown jewels, a decision praised by President Macron as an 'act of responsibility.'
Laurence des Carrs, the director of the Louvre museum, has resigned, an act President Emmanuel Macron described as 'an act of responsibility,' coming months after a significant heist at the museum.
Activists briefly hung a photo of King Charles's brother, Prince Andrew, in the Louvre museum in Paris for about 15 minutes.
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati informed deputies that the previously announced plan for reorganizing the Louvre Museum has been abandoned.
The mission to reorganize the Louvre Museum, announced by Minister Rachida Dati and entrusted to Philippe Jost, has been officially abandoned, as confirmed by the minister during a closed-door parliamentary inquiry commission.
The British anti-billionaire group 'All of Us Hates Elon' hung a photo of Prince Andrew's arrest next to the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, with the caption 'Now he's sweating,' referencing his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview.
A British activist group, 'Everyone Hates Elon,' staged a stunt at the Louvre Museum, hanging a framed photo of ex-Prince Andrew with the caption 'He's Sweating Now,' referencing his misconduct charges.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum out of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded the Louvre Museum of an estimated $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of defrauding the Louvre Museum of $12 million.
Tour guides are facing accusations of scamming the Louvre Museum out of $12 million, highlighting a significant financial fraud at the renowned institution.
Tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a $12 million scam against the Louvre Museum.
Several tour guides are facing accusations of orchestrating a scam that defrauded the Louvre Museum of an estimated $12 million.